Healthcare Support Worker

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking compassionate Healthcare Support Workers to join their team in Bridgwater. The role involves delivering high-quality care under supervision, promoting independence, and ensuring the wellbeing of individuals in their own homes. Ideal candidates will have great interpersonal skills and the ability to work both as part of a team and independently. There are flexible working options and a strong focus on career development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Exclusive discounts with Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring individual.
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to deliver delegated care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality and compassionate care as part of the Rapid Response team.
• Promote independence and check on the individual's overall progress.
• Act on own initiative when working as a lone worker.

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and caring Healthcare Support Workers, who are reliable and flexible to join our Taunton, Bridgwater, Shepton Mallet and South Petherton teams.

The Healthcare Support Worker will work as part of the Rapid Response team, providing high quality and compassionate care to individuals. They will have the understanding and ability to deliver delegated care under the direction of their supervisor, and support the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of high quality care to enable individuals to achieve their person-centred goals in their own home.

The post holder will carry out well-defined routine duties in accordance with the individual's care plan, promote independence and check on the individual's overall progress, comfort and wellbeing.

When working as a lone worker the post holder will act on own initiative to make a situation safe and report any concerns as required.

If you have good interpersonal and organisational skills, enjoy a challenge and have a passion to deliver a high standard of patient care, then this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
• Access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.